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Can Cryptocurrencies Emerge from 'Crypto Winter' as Interest Rates Rise?

source-logo  cryptonews.net 21 September 2022 15:00, UTC
Nick James

This year has seen a decline in cryptocurrency values. The market for digital currencies has also shown itself to be susceptible to broader issues in the global economy. Many industry experts believe this to be the beginning of a phenomenon called "crypto winter." It also has great effects on CFD trading.

You must maintain vigilance during this trying time and be ready for sudden mayhem to erupt in the market. In a more literal sense, "crypto winter" alludes to a time when prices fall and remain low. Analysts think that the foundations for the impending crypto winter were laid in early 2022. A lot of turmoil was present in the global financial market, including the crypto market, due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as global economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic. 

Another big influencer of the crypto market is the interest rates in the US market. Interest rates are rising in the US owing to high inflation. The cryptocurrency market has suffered a steep decline since November 2021, dropping around 60%.

Numerous distinct changes typically play a part in extended crypto winters. Several macroeconomic variables, like the Federal Reserve inflating interest rates, have a tremendous influence on the cryptocurrency trade. In addition, the market has entered a downward trajectory since the drop of TerraUSD in May. The market is yet to emerge from this hit. This has also caused the BTC to dip. The Celsius incident caused it to decline to its weakest level in June, when it touched a low of US$18,000, the lowest figure since December 2020. The crypto market has also interpreted a succession of events that have driven the cost of bitcoin lower as a warning that the dreaded crypto winter has finally arrived.

Any benefits of having a "crypto winter"?

The crypto market is quite comparable to the bear market. All speculative undertakings and cryptocurrencies look like rising during the bull market. Also, the perfect times for cost determination and correction occur during downturns in markets. The inferior projects are refined out by the crypto winter, which stimulates the most ingenious ones to evolve and test their schemes. After the regeneration phase of the "crypto winter," the cryptocurrencies that can endure this specific period could rise beyond their spots.

Tips to surviving a "crypto winter"

One point to bear in mind during an extended spell of price fluctuations is that declines are a common aspect of investing. You can survive these conditions by using some tips:

• Avoid investing with capital you cannot risk losing.
• Start devising an action plan for surviving a bear market.
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Remember to maintain strength and avoid panic selling.
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Keep in mind that bear markets advance aggressively and quickly.

Crypto winter and CFD trading

Since the start of 2022, Bitcoin has suffered a loss in value. On-chain data reveals that only ardent HODLers have stayed in the crypto market. Fewer transactions are occurring as a result of the protracted crypto winter, which is also lowering typical trading volumes. This has a significant impact on CFD trading as well as the "physical" economy for digital currencies.

The Federal Reserve was injecting unprecedented quantities of cash into the capital markets, which contributed to the crypto markets' explosive growth in late 2020 and early 2021. As a result, the crypto sector saw a significant period of hypergrowth in 2021, with the addition of numerous new crypto ventures. That huge boom phase persisted up until late last year when things started to turn around. When the cash is withdrawn from the marketplace, the riskiest securities are hit the hardest. Most experts agree that "stronger cryptos" will win in the future. They also believe that the crypto market may still recover from its current state, but the time is yet unknown.